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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970197 Ver 1_Complete File_19970324State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes. Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Q�� �EHNR March 24, 1997 Camden County WQC 401 Project #970197 COE #199703929 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Ronald and Ms. Carole Rohde 132 Edgewater Drive Shiloh, NC 27974 Dear Mr. and Ms. Rohde: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 2,536 square feet of wetlands or waters for the purpose of installing riprap at 132 Edgewater Drive, as you described in your application dated March 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3112. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non - Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919 - 733 -1786. Sincerely, P.esto—n oward, Jr. P Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files - John Parker, DCM 970197.1tr Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone 919 -733 -1786 FAX # 733 -9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer - 50% recycled /101/1* post consumer paper DEHNR Fax : 9199753716 Mar 19 '97 14:43 P.04/08 o: Johh*.'Daineyy . k4k' nib*g Branch DIY.ISION OF 10MIRONMENTAL NANAGSUNr GANA /COE, PEM= APPLICATION REVIEW WO sUPERrzSOR E • ` R$V�iWEBr •�,� 'OATS: ��� " • U1161MATION. FOR cErrusr.:OFFICE .TnC Did FERl IT •?7ER: COUiTTY: IiRRO i ' .NAMES: �°" 'PELtT TYPE_ COE COH #;' DOT #; Rm ; DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Ronald R. Rohde` 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 132 Edgewater Drive, Camden Point Shores Subdivision, Camden County, Albemarle Sound Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: 147 -5 (U -5,6) 1984: 124 -729 (G -7,8) State Plane Coordinates - X: 2890850 Y: 896250 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D &F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 02/05/97 Was Applicant Present - No 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - January 30, 1997 Office - Elizabeth City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Camden County Land Classification From LUP - Conservation, Community (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES - (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Private, Residential (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Field Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single Family Dwelling Planned - Rip Rap (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2' Source - Applicant 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Wetlands 404 1,536 square feet (B) Wetlands Rip Rap 404, ES 200 square feet (C) Other Rip Rap PT, EW 800 square feet (D) Total Area Disturbed: 2,536 square feet (.056 acre) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: SB Open: N/A 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Construct 200 feet of stone rip rap within the Estuarine Shoreline, Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Waters Area of Environmental Concern and to fill 1,536 square feet of 404. wetlands partially located in the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. Ronald R. Rohde Bio Report Page Two Site Description The applicant owns a .46 acre lot in the Camden Point Shores Subdivision, Camden County. The lot is located on Edgewater Drive (private) off Sailboat Road, SR 1163 and on the Albemarle Sound. The lot is developed with a single family house and the lot elevation varies from 3 feet to 0 at NWL. Soil types include sandy loam, coarse sand, and organic soils which have a one inch silt sand layer. In April, 1994 the USA COE delineated 7,371 square feet of the lot adjacent to the Albemarle Sound as 404 wetlands and the applicant was issued a. NWP 18 to 611.4,356 square feet. The applicant filled 2,820 square feet of the wetland area adjacent to the high ground area and constructed his house. The high ground area is 10,449 square feet in size and is vegetated with yard grasses. A portion of the wetland area, adjacent to the Albemarle Sound, was covered with a layer of coarse sand by the summer (`96) hurricanes. This layer is approximately 2 feet deep and covers a triangular shaped area of approximately 1,600 square feet. * The remaining wetland area is covered with a one inch layer of fine sand. Wetland vegetation includes bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), sweet gum (Liquidambar sMaciflual and red maple (Ater ru r m). There is no undergrowth. The applicant indicates this area was flooded during both hurricanes and the shoreline was severely eroded. Several toppled trees line the shore. The applicant indicates flood waters approached within 15 feet of his dwelling during both hurricanes. Adjacent lots are undeveloped and appear to have similar natural characteristics. Examination of rack lines on the adjacent lots verifies the applicant's assertion of flooding. The Division of Environmental Management classified the waters of the Albemarle Sound in the area as SB. t Development Proposal In order to stabilize his shoreline and protect his property, the applicant proposes to construct a 5' x 160' rip rap system along his shoreline an average distance of 5 feet waterward of NWL and a 5' x 40' rip rap system along his eastern property line starting at NWL. A total of 200 feet of rip rap is proposed. The applicant proposes to fill 1,536 square feet of 404 wetlands adjacent to the high ground area. Anticipated Impacts The proposed rip rap placement will result in the loss of 800 square feet of Public Trust and Estuarine Waters and the filling of 200 square feet of 404 wetlands in the Estuarine Shoreline Area of Environmental Concern. The proposed wetland fill will result in the loss of 1,536 square feet of 404 wetlands. Turbidity increases are to be expected during construction. The project will stabilize the applicant's shoreline and help minimize the effects of flooding. Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III Date: February 14, 1997 Form DCM -MP -1 Address 1,31 1(4e 0 A 1 e2 City ke State . C , Zip c• 7?. Day Phone Fax - b. - Authorized Agent: - - Name Address City Zip Day Phone Fax c. Project name (if any) State N07F. Perndt will be issued in name of landowtur(s), and /or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County CA M h 6N Revised 03/95 b. City, town, community or landmark c. Street address or secondary road number d. ` Is proposed work within city limits 'or planning - .. jurisdiction? Yes - No e. Name of body of water 'aearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) A_73r lYIAR[.ts I I - ::!! 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE -OF PROPOSED _PROJECT _ _ . a. List all development 'activities you propose (e.g. building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and excavation and /or filling activities. &t RALVAb (RJPW,) A,)D SILL b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Z67W c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? —!T 1 vane d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of construction and daily operations of proposed project. If more space is needed, please attach additional pages.- lo &EV4&1-,' AtiV dldte- AIA-6 drs i�'cL/1f ffdAMS A /kg' ctZ�l✓ 'c 19�ac��PAAA r Form DCM- MP- 1r -r�/tD 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a of entire tract ALI�� b. Size of individual lot(s) 3 tee. c.. , Approximate elevation , of tract above MHW or - NWL +Z r`7'- O' hf Nwi- .d.. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract e. Vegetation on tract Y4a°d (f.eASS ,,1 :. C rAecss f. Man-made features now on tract Side rAA4r /V .0 toe LJ_J.vt g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) UAN 3 0 tot, m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges.) •wove o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. Co vv 7-Y &74.7=,e 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be submitted: Conservation Transitional _, • Developed - Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? i. Is the proposed ,project consistent with the applicable zoning? ✓ Yes No (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? Yes �No If yes, by whom? k. Is the project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a National Register listed or eligible property? Yes No 1. Are there wetlands on the site? l/ Yes No - Coastal (marsh) P,**' - Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? _ Ks ( Aaach docurntntation, if available) Revised 03/95 A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out the project. • An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.) Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an adequate number of quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the Form DCM -MP -1 site. Include highway or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. • A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. • A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant further certifies that such notice has been provided. Name ail An tom 6e. Address )0,76 e- -WMdab Aire &Au-1W Phone Ut4i—, o'�4udi Name [0 k, Address,& /. 99! kgAm . 4. c. 4-;,W � Phone Name Address Phone • A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. wamw; P P. • A check for $250 made payable to the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the application. • A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. • A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to 10) If the project involves the expenditure of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Revised 03195 VAN 3 0 1097 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow -up monitoring of the project. I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. This is the �O day 60-41U--, 19�. Print N „ Signature I (\ f � b P Landowner or Authorized Agent Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed project. DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information DCM MP -3 Upland Development DCM MP-4 Structures Information DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts DCM MP-6 Marina Development NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the space provided at the bottom of each form. Form DCM -MP -2 EXCAVATION AND-.FILL (Except bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM -MP -1. Be sure to complete all other sectiQrs..gf the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Access channel , t(MLW) or (NWL) Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock. groin Rock breakwater Other (Excluding shoreline stabilization) Revised 03195 Average Final Existing Project Length Width Depth Depth REC��vFn JAN 3 D 1997 1. EXCAVATION _•_ a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic -yards b. Type of material to be excavated c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No d. Higitground excavation in cubic yards ': 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL } a. Location of disposal area b. Dimensions of disposal area c. Do you claim,title•to disposal area? Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? - Yes No If yes, where? - ..•fin � ♦� � � /�ReG LA R REC��vFn JAN 3 D 1997 1. EXCAVATION _•_ a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic -yards b. Type of material to be excavated c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No d. Higitground excavation in cubic yards ': 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL } a. Location of disposal area b. Dimensions of disposal area c. Do you claim,title•to disposal area? Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? - Yes No If yes, where? Form DCM -MP -2 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes No f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes No Q SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilizafii n Bulkhead Riprap b. Length 200:F7— Sc. Average distance waterward of MHW or NW d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL FT e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months 'A-Z Ri�A ang2lo "o I�lv ,2 F'-r (Source of information) o 65F e V A 7'J 0 A2 f. T MC-L<. f bulkhead or riprap material � Ltr / STOAJ6 AAJ g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap �. L' u V Qt (2) Bulkhead backfill If yes, (1) Amount of material to be placed in the water (2) Dimensions of fill area (3) Purpose of fill.., b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes No If yes, - (1) Dimensions of fill area VA..R!. QJ s 3 (2) Purpose offfil �K' );06 ti. /-Av,5r 'cy Q GENERAL a. b. h. Type of fill material ,iC. L-IFPy l e5AULr ,% //Z, IRoCC PftK CVA1MetQ A- C SouRCC i. Source of fill material 140 /,wo 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to site? v'*'— Yes No UAN 3 G 1797 Revised 03195 C. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? A P /,4)0 0 rll .4"A WILL BC 411. -J D G144 j,19453- 14 5 AP. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? L --y4C 9N--> Will wetlands be cpssed in transporting equipment to project site? _L," Yes No If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. /-TATS (6✓v0tlE!.4 WILL 6ef a,5fQ k blqac-- AppGcant or.Project N Signature Date 1 JJlµ {,$ .Z § @v'e '.tq,� ".y *` m akT :t' r1�.`uopx7� l y���-s•'.''�` '�# # # i Yx :. F "o. .' 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BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402 -1890 IN REPLY REFER TO February 25, 19 9 7 Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199703929 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7687 Dear Mr. Dorney: Please reference the application of Ronald and Department of the Army authorization and a State WatE to place riprap material along the shoreline and fill wetlands, on property located off State Road 1163, at subdivision, adjacent the Albemarle Sound, in Camden Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) regulations. Carole Rohde for r Quality Certification an area of freshwater Camden Point Shores County, North Carolina. of a valid request for of our administrative We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by April 26, 1997, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 975 -1616, extension 23. Sincerely, (4"- Raleigh Bland, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7687